Mental Health
Moms and Kids Health Saskatchewan is a program within the Saskatchewan Health Authority that is specifically designed to support patients who are pregnant or having babies, for children and for their families.
Who I Help
I provide Saskatoon’s only mental health counselling service focused on supporting pre-natal and post-natal parents.
Anderson Dupuis Wellness is a trauma-informed counselling & psychological assessment group in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan which is located on Treaty 6 Territory & Homeland of the Metis Nation.
We offer phone, virtual & in-person sessions.
Each of us on the team bring our own set of diverse skills & experiences.
Reach out by phone, email or button below & we'd be glad to match you with the practitioner that best matches your needs.
SUPPORTS IN SASKATCHEWAN
HealthLine 811
www.saskhealthauthority.ca/your-health/conditions-diseases-services/healthline-8-1-1
Call: 811
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
HealthLine 811 is a free, 24-hour confidential telephone service that provides support to anyone with a mental health concern. Women can call HealthLine 811 at any time during their pregnancy or after the birth of their baby to talk to a mental health professional or registered nurse, without a referral.
HealthLine 811 Maternal Wellness Outbound Call Program
Women who may be at risk for or are already experiencing postpartum depression and/or anxiety can access help from clinicians over the phone. This service includes support for people who have experienced pregnancy or child loss. Referral to the program is made through local public health nurses. If the Maternal Wellness Program is appropriate based on the results of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) the nurse completes with the client, the nurse will put in a referral with the client’s consent. Once enrolled in the program, a mental health professional will provide support by telephone.
Saskatoon* Crisis Intervention Service (SCIS)
www.saskatooncrisis.ca
Call: (306) 933-6200
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Crisis workers with professional skills intervene and manage social, emotional, and psychological emergencies for people experiencing acute and ongoing crisis. A crisis may involve suicidal feelings, thoughts or plans; child abuse and neglect (when the Ministry of Social Services – Child Protection is closed); overwhelming emotions; relapse of mental illness; issues with substance use; worries about safety; and more.
* Visit www.sk.211.ca/emergency-crisis-hotlines/ for more local crisis hotlines.
Regina Perinatal Health Network
www.rphn.ca/home
Call: (306) 520- 8431
As a branch of the Regina Learning Centre, the network provides online prenatal support sessions, online postpartum wellness sessions, and both online and in-person weekly support groups.
Family Service Saskatchewan’s Rapid Access Counselling Program
www.counsellingconnectsask.ca
Quick access to in-person or virtual mental health services for individuals, couples, and families, provided by licensed professional counsellors. Help is available for concerns such as anxiety, depression, addictions, suicidal ideation, stress, relationship conflict, separation and divorce, domestic violence, and parenting. Individuals who do not have access to occupational benefits, who live on a fixed or low income, and/or who would otherwise frequently have to wait a long time for publicly financed services are given priority.
Shift Intuit
www.shiftintuit.net
Call: (306) 992-5773
Provides services on various mental health concerns including, but not limited to, concerns during the prenatal period, pregnancy, and the postpartum period. Services are provided online or over the phone.
Online Therapy Unit, University of Regina tool
www.onlinetherapyuser.ca
Call: (306) 337-3331
Partnered with the Saskatchewan Health Authority to provide free, online cognitive behaviour therapy by trained therapists for individuals who have difficulties with depression, anxiety, alcohol use, and other health conditions.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS
Canada
Suicide Crisis Hotline
www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/phone/988.htm
Call or text: 988
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free trauma-informed and culturally appropriate mental health and suicide prevention support is provided by trained crisis responders; available in English and French languages across Canada.
Perinatal Wellness Collective
www.perinatalcollective.com
Call: (778) 557-5843
Online mental health counselling, group supports, and education across Canada, provided by a team of mental health professionals specialized in supporting moms, birthing people, and families as they adjust to and through parenthood.
Kids Help Phone
www.kidshelpphone.ca
Call: 1-800-668-6868, Text “CONNECT” to 686868, Live chat at www.kidshelpphone.ca/live-chat
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free national support service that offers professional counselling, information and referrals, and volunteer-led, text-based support to young people in both English and French. Also provides support to teens and young adults dealing with maternal mental health concerns during and after pregnancy. Services can be accessed via phone, through live chat, through text, and by downloading the ‘Always There’ app from your phone’s app store to connect via live chat.
Hope for Wellness Helpline
www.hopeforwellness.ca
Call: 1-855-242-3310
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Services are available to all Indigenous people across Canada. Culturally competent and experienced counselors are available via phone and internet chat 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Services are offered in both English and French. On request and as available, telephone support is also provided in Inuktitut, Cree, and Ojibway (Anishinaabemowin) languages.
Worldwide
Postpartum Support International
www.postpartum.net/get-help
Call: 1-800-944-4773
Offers access to support, information, encouragement, and connection with local providers and support groups. Online support groups and chat sessions with an expert via phone are also available.
Fact Sheet, 2023
This information sheet provides descriptions of organizations and how to contact them if a pregnant person needs assistance with their mental health before, during, and/or after pregnancy.
